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California
0.3 mi
Distance
83 ft
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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal
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Newest 5 h ago · oldest 11 d
caution: Agency alerts
21 active alerts in Inyo National Forest; most severe: Southern California Edison - Road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon
USFS11 d ago
caution: Weather
Rain, high 61°F / low 39°F, 84% precip — 65/100 for hike
OpenWeather5 h ago
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Why you'll love it
Sotcher Lake to Red's Meadow
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This short connector trail links Sotcher Lake to Red's Meadow, offering a quick and accessible walk through the high Sierra landscape. With minimal elevation gain and distance, it's an ideal option for families or those looking to explore the meadow ecosystem without committing to a longer hike. The route provides easy access to the scenic meadow area near Mammoth Lakes.
Sotcher Lake Vis Loop
~1 min drive
Easy scenic loop around Sotcher Lake with minimal elevation gain.
Summit Meadow
~2 min drive
Moderate 8-mile alpine meadow hike with 1,758 ft elevation gain.
Fish Creek
~2 min drive
Easy creek-side walk through riparian habitat with minimal elevation gain.
Mammoth Pass - Red's Meadow
~1 min drive
Quick alpine connector between Mammoth Pass and Red's Meadow.
Lion Point
~5 min drive
Accessible 5.92-mile summit hike with 282 ft elevation gain and panoramic views.
Starkweather
~4 min drive
Nearly 5-mile trail with 579 ft gain near Starkweather, California.
Devil's Postpile Boundary Trai
~1 min drive
Easy 1.2-mile walk exploring volcanic terrain near Devil's Postpile.
Minaret Creek
~6 min drive
Moderate 6.2-mile creek-side climb with 1,371 ft elevation gain.
Horseshoe Lake Loop
~5 min drive
Easy 3.3-mile loop around scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.
Lower Rainbow Falls
~3 min drive
Easy half-mile waterfall hike with minimal elevation gain.
